John Cena Announces 2025 Retirement, Wrestlers Line Up for Final Matches

Posted at: September 2, 2024 - 9:05 PM

John Cena, the 16-time World Champion, has announced his retirement from professional wrestling at the end of 2025. This announcement came during the Money in the Bank event in July, where Cena revealed that 2025 would be his final year as an active wrestler. After a remarkable 23-year career, Cena aims to create memorable moments in his last year of competition.

As news of Cena’s impending retirement spreads, many wrestlers are vying for a chance to face him in the ring. Former NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes has publicly expressed his desire to compete against Cena, stating in an interview that he’s “at the front of the line” to challenge the veteran superstar. Other long-time rivals, including CM Punk and Randy Orton, have also shown interest in being part of Cena’s retirement tour. However, Cena himself remains open to facing any opponent, focusing on enjoying his final year and making it one of the most memorable in his WWE career.

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